We need to talk about the Internet.

Ethical Digital is a Certified B-Corporation working to change the Trajectory of the Internet since 2020.

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Welcome to the Movement

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At Ethical Digital, we believe the Internet should be good for humans.

We work with the people who:

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Fund the Internet

Government, Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, Corporations and Businesses

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Build the Internet

Tech companies and Startups

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Create Content

Marketers, Communications Professionals, Influencers

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Use the Internet

95% of the North American population!

Identified Priorities

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Commitment to Mental Health and Well-being in the Digital Space

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Promotion of Inclusion and Diversity in Technology

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Ethical Standards and Responsible Innovation

“Let’s Change the Trajectory of the Internet, together.” -

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Our Vision

To Change the Trajectory of the Internet

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Our Mission

Working with Leaders and Innovators to Build a Better Digital Society

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Our Values

Respectful Relationships, Inclusive Innovation

As a Social Enterprise, our Inclusive Digital Marketing Services fund many of our initiatives.

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We are a certified B Corp and E-certified organization

Ethical Digital Certification

Our Staff

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    Katrina German

    Founder & CEO

    | Saskatoon, SK |

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    Sandra Herriot

    Chief Development Officer

    | Toronto, ON |

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    Emma Burns

    Content Team Lead

    | Saskatoon, SK |

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    Carol Elamparo

    Lead Designer

    | Toronto, ON |

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Theory of Change

Changing the Trajectory of the Internet

Our Theory of Change demonstrates the actions that drive our vision and move our mission forward. We base our work on academic and industry research, provide training, offer certifications to prove competency and commitment to the mission, gather and create tools to make implementation easier — then watch the action and true change!

Our Story

Katrina German was the Cofounder of a social impact technology company that worked with hundreds of change organizations like United Nations Women, Salvation Army, CBC, and more to use video to tell the stories of impact.

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2013

One Story

2012

Recognizing the under-representation of women in technology development, Katrina started several initiatives to encourage more women into technology roles. "Technology is shaping the future of all industries. I want women (and all groups) to be involved in shaping that future."

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2016

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Women in Tech

Demand Better From Social Media on Content

Katrina writes an op-ed about how Facebook is influencing our democracy and the way that people are engaging with each other.

2018

Woman in Communications Award

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Katrina starts a digital marketing agency, writes a book about digital marketing, and wins the coveted International Women in Tech® Woman in Communications award.

Katrina builds her team with some of the best in the industry. As the movie "The Social Dilemma" hits Netflix and brings the topic of data privacy into the public realm, the team decides it is time to dive deeper into the impacts of technology and social media on the Canadian public.

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2021

Dream Team

2020

The Ethical Digital team grows to 12 talented people across Canada, where we've gotten started on three major initiatives: Social Media and Well-Being, The Allyship, and Indigenous Women in Tech. These projects and our mission are brought to you by our purpose-driven digital marketing clients.

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Still Growing

2022

Big news! We became a Certified BCorp company as well as a Certified WBE Canada (Women Business Enterprise). We also released our first training programs for social media and wellbeing.

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2023

Collecting Certifications

In addition to growing our inclusive digital marketing services, we also launched several new training opportunities around hybrid workplaces and communications tools that can improve company cultures.

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Expansion to Training

In addition to growing our inclusive digital marketing services, we also launched several new training opportunities around hybrid workplaces and communications tools that can improve company cultures.

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Next Level

2024

The Future is Artificial Intelligence

2025

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We expand our services to include speaking and writing about AI, launching our AI technology , and helping organizations to ethically implement AI into their daily activities.

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List of Awards

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